Now and then: Damage to quake-hit area in Sichuan

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Jiuzhaigou county, a picturesque tourist destination in Southwest China's Sichuan province on Tuesday. See what damage the natural disaster has caused in these before and after photos.

Now: An aerial view of the quake-hit area on Aug 10

[Photo/81.cn]

Then: Aerial photos taken in Chuanzhusi county before the quake

Chuanzhusi county is 88 kilometers from Jiuzhaigou, on the way to the tourist attraction. [Photo/Xinhua]

A sea of lavender was planted here.[Photo/Xinhua]